Ward?

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I think the word you are looking for is Warp. And you get the item later in the game, but the wapr locations are not every Bonfire, so don't think you need to rush to get it: you'll still be doing alot of walking around.

The item you are talking about is the LordVessel. You get it in Anor Londo after defeating Smough and Ornstein. Go up the elevator, talk to Princess Gwynevere and she will give it to you. It allows you to warp between certain bonfires.